“But we have players. Today (against Huddersfield) Lichtsteiner played at centre-back, in Manchester also.

“Koscielny is coming, also Nacho Monreal. I have players.”

Emery’s side need a late winer from Lucas Torreira to claim all three points against Huddersfield in a tight clash at the Emirates.

The Gunners are now unbeaten in 21 games in all competitions.

Shkodran Mustafi was booked for diving against Huddersfield and will miss the Saints game (Image: GETTY)

Sokratis Papastathopoulos is also suspended (Image: GETTY)

“We needed to finish this week with a win,” Emery added. “We spoke about this.

“We needed to respect them, to find the victory individually and collectively.

“We are happy for the three points, continuing in the table in a good position.

“The injuries, the yellow cards come with the matches. The most important now is two days off for every player, for us also, and coming back Tuesday thinking Thursday in the Europa League and Southampton.”